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悪夢

A nightmare or bad dream, used for both sleep and terrible real-life situations.

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悪夢を見る common phrase: "to have a nightmare"
Noun

Nightmare" / "Bad Dream

Refers to a terrifying dream experienced during sleep or a catastrophic real-world event that feels surreal in its severity.

Example

昨日 の 夜 、 怖い 悪夢 を 見ました 。

I had a scary nightmare last night.

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悪夢
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A nightmare or bad dream, used for both sleep and terrible real-life situations.
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